US-North Korea in 'game of chicken'

US-North Korea in 'game of chicken'

Japan government sources say tensions related to North Korea could escalate following the US military strike in Syria an...

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Look out potato chip lovers

Look out potato chip lovers

Potato chip lovers face a shortage of their favorite snack as a weather-induced shortfall of spuds forces snack makers t...

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Moritomo accused of $180k profit in waste removal deal

Moritomo accused of $180k profit in waste removal deal

The elementary school at the center of a political scandal in Japan stands accused of keeping $180k in a waste removal c...

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Conspiracy bill faces confusion

Conspiracy bill faces confusion

Japan's ruling parties have delayed debate on a bill to define criminal conspiracies to commit terrorist acts.

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Japan extends N.Korea sanctions

Japan extends N.Korea sanctions

Japan will extend unilateral sanctions on North Korea.

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Electronics retailer giant to embrace Bitcoin

Electronics retailer giant to embrace Bitcoin

Shoppers at this electronics chain will be able to use virtual currency.

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Japan supports

Japan supports "U.S. resolve"

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he appreciates U.S. President Donald Trump's commitment to maintenance of international o...

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Protestors want 'shut up' minister to resign

Protestors want 'shut up' minister to resign

Protestors in Tokyo demand the resignation of a minister who told a reporter to shut up.

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Police ask elderly to return driver's licenses

Police ask elderly to return driver's licenses

Police call for elderly drivers to return their licenses in the wake of an accident that killed or injured 8 children.

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Osaka approves gay couple as foster parents

Osaka approves gay couple as foster parents

The city of Osaka certified a gay couple as foster parents for the first time.

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